Looking for a Scimitar-style knife

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TheBleedingEdge

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Hey all

I'm in the market for a knife similar in style to the Cold Steel Scimitar, but so far I've been unsuccessful. I own both a Cold Steel Scimitar and Talwar, but I've recently become disillusioned with Cold Steel's products and want to go with a different brand.

I tried looking for the Emerson Persian, but they're VERY hard to find. The Benchmade Bedlam is another I was interested in, but it's not legal for non-military/law enforcement. I own a Benchmade Onslaught, but the crest at the top of its blade makes it uncomfortable to carry.

Basically, I'm looking for a high-quality folder with a strongly-curved blade and profile, with a blade length of at least 3.5 inches. The Persian is the closest I've found to my ideal.

Do you fellas have any recommendations?
 
I don't usually recommend SOG, but check out the blade shape of the Trident. It has that sweep you want, trailing point.
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i know you said you wanted to move away from cold steel, but look at the cold steel small espada as well. i like scimitar style blades, i think the espada is a way better knife than the scimitar.

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AlMar Shrike?

And spyderco is making a copy of the old AlMAr warrior knife now. But that ain't a folder in any way.
 
Have you tried hunting down a Spyderco Persian? The bigger one is harder to find, but they are both absolutely fantastic knives. The 75mm Persian is my favourite Spyderco.

The Chinook would also fit the bill.

Kershaw's Packrat has a nicely curved blade, too.

Did you have any issues with the Talwar? I'm thinking about getting one.
 
Dangreco: That's not half bad. It doesn't have quite a strong enough curve, but it is a very cool design, and it looks like it would be good for the kind of work I do.

_habit_: I'm actually not a fan of Spyderco's knives. I respect their quality, but most of the Spyderco knives I've used in the past have been very uncomfortable for my hand-size and grip style. Plus, their designs don't have the kind of point I like.

JeremiahWeaver09: I looked at the Espada, but I wasn't too impressed. I'm just not as big a fan of Cold Steel as I used to be - not since I was introduced to Emerson and Benchmade. As much fun as it is watching Lynn Thompson pretending to be Braveheart in the proof videos, I'd rather go with a company that stands by its products with more than a one-year warranty.

ron_m80: Wow! I've never seen the Shrike before. It doesn't have a very strong curve, but I really like it! I think I may pick one of those up. An excellent recommendation.

Franciscomv: I took a look at the Spyderco Persian. It's not quite what I'm looking for. Its blade sweeps inwards, and I am look for a knife that has a belly which sweeps outwards with a needle point. I like the Packrat you recommended, but it's a bit small.

I like my Talwar. I just have some issues with certain aspects of its construction. The Micarta scales aren't as hard and scratch resistant as I thought they would be, and so mine is all scuffed from regular use. Likewise, the titanium body also shows more than its share of wear, even though it isn't that old. The blade, however, is top notch. It still has a wicked bite, and I've used it for about a year and a half without sharpening.

The Talwar's construction is solid (maybe not "$529.99 MSPR" solid), but it's also kind of an embarassing knife to have around. High-reflective blade steel, big bolsters, two-tone titanium/micarta body, stainless steel ball pommel - it's the pocket knife equivalent of a clown with a spinning bow tie. I prefer subdued knife designs that have a more utilitarian look. That's why even with a Talwar around I still sometimes just use my Scimitar instead.

I'll keep on the lookout for an Emerson Persian, but in the mean time the Al Mar Shrike looks like the next knife to join my collection.
 
Good luck in your quest for an Emerson Persian.
I understand your desire to own a Persian and understand the difficulty in obtaining one.
I suggest you call the Emerson contact number and ask when there is another run of Persians scheduled. Worked for me. And NO my Persian is not for sale.
Meanwhile, be aware, anything else is just settling for less.

CP
 
Thanks for the advice, CP2U. Out of curiosity, how long ago did you submit your inquiry? How did the transaction go (online, mail)?
 
I own an Onslaught - I fell in love with it when I saw its design, and I love how well it works. But as I mentioned in my original post, its large "crown" makes it uncomfortable to carry at times.
 
TheBleedingEdge said:
Thanks for the advice, CP2U. Out of curiosity, how long ago did you submit your inquiry? How did the transaction go (online, mail)?
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Best I can remember...I called the Emerson phone number listed on their website back in July 2009. I spoke to a nice woman who told me I was in luck, there was a run of Persians just about to ramp up, and they'd be ready in 8 or ten weeks.
I jumped at the chance and got on the list. I was contacted about 8 weeks later (I think it was by phone though it may have been email). I clinched the deal and received my Persian a couple of days before my birthday in October.
I've bought all my Emersons directly from Ernest and the gang in California.
I tire of seeing dealers offering knives for sale with none in stock and only vague dates for availability.
When I want something I want it NOW.
Good luck.

CP
 
CP2U: Awesome. I guess I'll give it a shot and hope for a similar stroke of luck.

WongKI: I'm actually looking for a reputable, local metal worker who would be willing to make that crown modification on my Onslaught. I can't seem to find any, though. I even thought about taking it to my local gun store.
 
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